Pliny the Younger

Pliny the Younger (61–113) was a writer, politician and poet.

Also recorded as C. Plinius Caecilius Secundus; Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus; the Younger Pliny; Gaius Caecilius Cilo.

Overview

Born at Como in 61, died at Bithynia et Pontus in 113.

In detail

training under Lucius Verginius Rufus, Quintilian and Pliny the Elder is recorded. the recorded working language is Latin.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Ancient Rome. Residence is recorded at Villa Commedia and Lierna. Positions recorded include ancient Roman senator and quaestor Augusti.

Works named in the authority record are Epistulae by Pliny the Younger.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Pliny the Younger”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q168707: Pliny the Younger

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